Kids and sweets lovers can get their sugar fix at Shiroi Koibito Park, a Japanese version of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory ...

Day 1: Hokkaido-style lunch is a must ... To go to Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill, Shiroi Koibito Park, Moerenuma Park, and Mt. Moiwa Observation Deck, taking public transportation (subway, train, or ...

Sapporo, Hokkaido's largest city, is a shopper's paradise with ... The B1 floor is a fresh food market featuring famous brands like ISHIYA (known for Shiroi Koibito), ROYCE', and Rokkatei. Floors 1 to ...

What makes the food culture of Hokkaido unique? The blend of cultural influences. I was struck by the similarities to Wisconsin, where I’m from. There’s that Midwestern-style agriculture ...

But this sleepy city tucked away on the west coast of the island of Hokkaido has become the latest flashpoint in Japan’s ongoing battle against overtourism. Local authorities recently deployed ...

A powerful low-pressure system is unleashing record-breaking snowfall along Hokkaido’s Pacific coast, with the city of Obihiro accumulating more than 1 meter of snow in just 12 hours through ...

Weather News announced that cherry blossom is expected to bloom nationwide earlier than usual. The earliest blooming is seen in Tokyo on March 21, followed by Fukuoka, Kochi, Hiroshima or Yokohama ...

Restaurateurs and staff from around the world visit a winery in Yoichi, Hokkaido, in November. The town of Yoichi in the western part of Hokkaido is best known for its apple orchards and whisky ...